Meaning of the word "economic crisis" in English

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economic crisis

US /ˌiː.kəˈnɑː.mɪk ˈkraɪ.sɪs/
UK /ˌiː.kəˈnɑː.mɪk ˈkraɪ.sɪs/
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Noun

1.

a situation in which an economy experiences a sudden downturn, characterized by a decline in economic activity, rising unemployment, and financial instability

Example:
The country is facing a severe economic crisis.
Many businesses closed during the last economic crisis.
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